How are you all doing?  Never before has the phrase “we are all in this together” been more applicable.  I have been going through my own rollercoaster of emotions as I see what is happening in parts of the world, and more than ever I am grateful for the meditative, creative journaling and movement practices that keep me centered and grounded in the present moment.  We are living uncertain times.  There is a lot of fear and stress around, and it is natural that our survival instincts might get activated.   However while our fears and concerns warrant our love and attention, (sometimes they have good points), we can also choose to focus on what matters and what would best serve us during these times.  Each of us will all be affected in different ways by this crisis.  While there is much we cannot control we can also choose to focus on what we can control.  Taking care of ourselves, our loved ones,  and our surroundings can help to create safety,  calm and ease within.  Reaching out to help people that might need us or might need something creates the sense we can be part of the solution.   Using the extra time we might have to dive into a creative project or learn a new skill can bring more enjoyment into our lives.

During these times, I am continuing to work both in person and online.  Part of my practice has always been online and I have been working internationally and nationally through telephone, skype, zoom and facetime for many years.  For those of you who normally meet me online, of course, nothing will change.

If you have an in person session booked with me and would like to switch to online please let me know.  We can resume to in person sessions once this health scare is over.

For those of you who prefer to continue in person I will be following the guidelines set out by the government and the Order of Psychologists regarding social distancing.

Clients will be schedule 30 mins apart and surfaces will be sanitized after each client.  Chairs will be placed further apart.  Some clients are choosing to wear gloves and masks, that is up to you

However, If you do have to come to your appointment by public transport then it would be best that we switch to online sessions for now.

I am offering sliding scale payment arrangements for those whose finances have been affected or who have lost their insurance.  So please don’t let money be the issue preventing you from seeking help.  There are also many wonderful free resources and webinars happening right now so we don’t need to feel alone or unsupported as we are going through this.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.  In the meantime I am sending you all much love,

Vivianne